Greek Words: If you’re planning a trip to Greece or just starting to learn the language, mastering a few basic Greek words can make a huge difference. Whether you’re ordering food, navigating through beautiful island streets, or chatting with locals, these simple words will come in handy every day.
List of 10 Super Useful Greek Words
1. επίσης — e-peeh-sees
Here’s a list of Greek words that are small but mighty—easy to remember and super useful!
Meaning: as well
Use this when you want to say “me too” or “you too.”
Example:
– Χάρηκα! – Επίσης!
Pronunciation: HA-ree-ka — e-PEEH-sees
“Nice to meet you!” — “You too!”
2. αλλά — a-la
Meaning: but
A basic conjunction you’ll hear all the time.
Example:
Θέλω να πάω, αλλά είμαι κουρασμένος.
Pronunciation: THE-lo na PA-o, a-LA EE-me koo-ras-ME-nos
“I want to go, but I’m tired.”
3. στο — sto
Meaning: at, to
This preposition is everywhere. Literally.
Example:
Πάμε στο σπίτι.
Pronunciation: PA-me sto SPEE-tee
“We’re going to the house.”
4. από — a-po
Meaning: from
You’ll use this when talking about origins, places, or time.
Example:
Είμαι από την Αθήνα.
Pronunciation: EE-me a-PO teen a-THEE-na
“I’m from Athens.”
5. μαζί — ma-zee
Meaning: together
Perfect for making plans with friends.
Example:
Πάμε μαζί στο σινεμά;
Pronunciation: PA-me ma-ZEE sto see-ne-MA?
“Shall we go to the cinema together?”
6. εκτός — e-kt-os
Meaning: except
Good for clarifying things or setting boundaries.
Example:
Όλοι είναι εδώ εκτός από τον Νίκο.
Pronunciation: O-lee EE-ne e-THO ek-TOS a-PO ton NEE-ko
“Everyone is here except Nikos.”
7. τώρα — to-ra
Meaning: now
Great for emphasizing urgency (or impatience 😄).
Example:
Φεύγουμε τώρα!
Pronunciation: FEV-goo-me TO-ra!
“We’re leaving now!”
8. ύστερα — ee-ste-ra
Meaning: afterward
Talk about what’s next or coming later.
Example:
Θα φάμε και ύστερα θα βγούμε.
Pronunciation: Tha FA-me ke EE-ste-ra tha VGOO-me
“We’ll eat and afterward we’ll go out.”
9. ναι — ne
Meaning: yes
Important: It sounds like “no” in English, but it means yes.
Example:
Θέλεις καφέ; Ναι, παρακαλώ!
Pronunciation: THE-lees ka-FE? NE, pa-ra-ka-LO!
“Do you want coffee? Yes, please!”
10. όχι — o-hee
Meaning: no
Now here’s where it gets confusing—this actually means no.
Example:
Θέλεις άλλο κρασί; Όχι, ευχαριστώ.
Pronunciation: THE-lees A-lo kra-SEE? O-hee, ef-ha-ree-STO.
“Want more wine? No, thank you.
Vocabulary Chart
| Greek Word | Pronunciation | Meaning | Example Sentence | Pronunciation of Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| επίσης | e-peeh-sees | as well | Χάρηκα! Επίσης! | HA-ree-ka — e-PEEH-sees |
| αλλά | a-la | but | Θέλω να πάω, αλλά είμαι κουρασμένος. | THE-lo na PA-o, a-LA EE-me koo-ras-ME-nos |
| στο | sto | at, to | Πάμε στο σπίτι. | PA-me sto SPEE-tee |
| από | a-po | from | Είμαι από την Αθήνα. | EE-me a-PO teen a-THEE-na |
| μαζί | ma-zee | together | Πάμε μαζί στο σινεμά; | PA-me ma-ZEE sto see-ne-MA? |
| εκτός | e-kt-os | except | Όλοι είναι εδώ εκτός από τον Νίκο. | O-lee EE-ne e-THO ek-TOS a-PO ton NEE-ko |
| τώρα | to-ra | now | Φεύγουμε τώρα! | FEV-goo-me TO-ra! |
| ύστερα | ee-ste-ra | afterward | Θα φάμε και ύστερα θα βγούμε. | Tha FA-me ke EE-ste-ra tha VGOO-me |
| ναι | ne | yes | Θέλεις καφέ; Ναι, παρακαλώ! | THE-lees ka-FE? NE, pa-ra-ka-LO! |
| όχι | o-hee | no | Θέλεις άλλο κρασί; Όχι, ευχαριστώ. | THE-lees A-lo kra-SEE? O-hee, ef-ha-ree-STO. |
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